 Bereavement
Facilitator -
Individuals
who help others who have suffered a loss of a loved one. Each facilitator is
required to undergo training in grief and loss in order to lead a group and
create an environment where people can gather and express their own grief, learn
more about the process of grieving and, through prayer and ritual, mourn the
loss of a loved one. The group led by the facilitator is close-ended and meets
for a series of seven sessions. |
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Blood Drive -
Under
the auspices of Long Island Blood Services and the American Red Cross, the
parish administers blood drives in the Spring and the Fall. Information is
published announcing the drive dates and seeking volunteers. |
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 Parish Outreach
- Homebound-Assistance is provided to families and individuals in making
arrangements for home companions, housekeepers and cleaners. Employment-The
parish Outreach Office serves to put together employers looking for workers and
persons looking for a job. Contributions-Throughout the year, the Outreach
Office facilitates parishioners providing food, clothing, furniture, holiday
baskets and toys for those who are in need. Some of these needs are met through
the Office's work with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Professional
Services-Information, referrals and advocacy are provided for those in need.
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 Respect
Life -
The
Respect Life group meets monthly September through June.
Activities include participation in the annual “March for Life” for
in
Washington
D.C.
; the annual “Stand-Up for Life” in
Huntington
; and the annual “National Night of
Prayer.” The group also prays the rosary in front of the Planned
Parenthood abortion mill in Hempstead; hosts educational speakers on
current life issues; promotes boycotts of companies that support Planned
Parenthood and abortion; urges legislative action in support of human
life and fundraises for organizations that support life-affirming
alternatives to abortion.” MORE...
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 Social
Ministry - This
ministry, in conjunction with other Human Service ministries in the
parish and Diocese, is focused on educating and calling the faithful to
action on issues affecting the poor and vulnerable. Social
justice, advocacy on public policy and community organizing are among
this group's concerns. |
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 St.
Vincent de Paul Society -
This society is available to someone or family who is out of work and needs
assistance. If you or someone you know needs our help, call the rectory
and ask to speak to a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. |
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Please
contact the Church Office at (516) 766-0205, unless noted, if you are interested in
learning more about these ministries and their activities. |
